Quality Program Manager

## The group you\u2019ll be a part of\n\n \n\nIn the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam\u0027s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. \n\n \n\n## The impact you\u2019ll make\n\nThis role will have a high\u2011profile presence within the Deposition Product Group (DPG) and will drive measurable improvements in business operations through strong quality program management and sustained execution of strategic quality initiatives. The individual will lead cross\u2011functional quality programs, accelerate 8D cycle time reduction, improve supplier failure analysis effectiveness, and proactively transition DPG quality execution. This role will directly contribute to multi\u2011million\u2011dollar cost savings that will be reinvested into future growth, product development, and data\u2011driven business decision\u2011making, while reducing customer\u2011visible risk.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\n * Lead and sustain quality strategic initiatives, owning execution cadence, milestones, risk management, and measurable outcomes across assigned programs.\n * Partner with Quality stakeholders and the analytics team to track and manage key KPIs, quality program critical deliverables, identify trends and gaps, and deliver clear, executive\u2011level reporting.\n * Drive alignment across Quality, Engineering, SET, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to improve end\u2011to\u2011end quality performance.\n * Facilitate and lead cross\u2011functional teams (CFTs) to address systemic quality issues and accelerate the transition from reactive issue management to proactive risk prevention.\n * Collaborate with Install \u0026 Warranty and Inventory program managers to analyze data trends and patterns, driving targeted improvements in key performance indicators.\n * Expand the impact and maturity of Cost of Quality by correlating I\u0026W data, ECOGS, and quality events to identify causal relationships and uncover hidden costs across the network.\n * Lead and/or advise on multiple concurrent initiatives, demonstrating strong organizational, prioritization, and time\u2011management skills in a fast\u2011paced environment.\n\n\n\n## Who we\u2019re looking for\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree with 12+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or Program Management; Master\u2019s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent practical experience and/or PDR experience.\n * Semiconductor industry experience highly desired.\n * Deep working knowledge of 8D / RCCA methodologies, failure analysis, supplier quality processes, and KPI\u2011driven performance management, with demonstrated ability to manage high\u2011complexity workloads in fast\u2011paced environments.\n * Proven ability to define clear problem statements and objectives, develop structured analytical approaches, and execute data\u2011driven analyses to drive decisions and outcomes.\n * Strong experience leading cross\u2011functional teams, demonstrating effective leadership, influence, and accountability to deliver results.\n * Extensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and quality systems.\n * Strong executive presence with the ability to present conclusions, insights, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.\n * Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, capable of engaging audiences at multiple organizational levels.\n * Willingness and ability to benchmark and adapt best practices to continuously improve quality execution.\n\n\n\n## Preferred qualifications\n\n * Experience in semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor equipment operations, or closely related industries is preferred.\n * Demonstrated ability to improve and evolve processes and methodologies for capturing, structuring, interpreting, and using data effectively.\n * Proven success applying structured problem\u2011solving methodologies and quality tools to resolve complex, multi\u2011variable problems.\n * Hands\u2011on experience with structured problem\u2011solving frameworks such as PDCA, DMAIC, and 8D, including practical application of quality tools.\n * Knowledge of Power BI dashboard creation and strong data analytics capabilities are a strong advantage\n\n\n\n## Our commitment\n\n \n\nWe believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.\n\nLam Research (\"Lam\" or the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company\u0027s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.\n\nLam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories \u2013 On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. \u2018On-site Flex\u2019 you\u2019ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. \u2018Virtual Flex\u2019 you\u2019ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.\n\nSalary\n\nCA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00.\n\nThe above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.\n\nOur Perks and Benefits \n\n\nAt Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That\u2019s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.\n